On her deathbed, a character in this novel finds a scar in the shape of an “M” on her skin after donating her wedding ring to the church. At age seven, the protagonist of this novel encounters an elf maiden who shows her a crown of golden flowers. Charles Archer and J.S. Scott’s translation of this novel was panned for archaism-ridden expressions like “methinks a jade has cooked our porridge.” Simon (*) Darre is rejected by the protagonist of this novel, who breaks a taboo by giving her eighth son his father’s name, resulting in the son’s death. Despite being pregnant, the protagonist of this novel wears a bridal crown reserved for virgins during her marriage to Erlend. For 10 points, name this three-volume historical novel set in medieval Norway, written by Sigrid Undset. ■END■
ANSWER: Kristin Lavransdatter [accept The Wreath, The Bride, or The Cross]
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